Ser Cristion Cole Exposed! The Truth about The Kingmaker | House of the Dragon Season 2 

Cristian isn't dumb. He knows cunnilingus is an essential part of any job interview.

Hes actively working against Alicent by conspiring with Aemond about going ape/taking things up a notch while Alicent wants restraint.

I really hate Criston. I loathe him so much, I had to look when he bites the dust. I love this analysis of him. You're right, he's spurned, hypocritical and can't take accountability.

“This is the man who is actively blowing the queen’s back out”😂

We only acknowledging this dude as "Sir Crispy Cream," by edict from his grace, the King Consort, Daemon Targaryen.

He just bitter, and be forever side piece.

More like the "QueenLayer."

The man is vile through and through no questions about it. Strong emotions aside, let’s not forget that Christian Cole is a battle hardened veteran and a proven field commander: underestimate him at your own perils.

Only weak men can't handle rejection. Being a great man is to be able to handle rejection after rejection and continue moving forward using those rejections as knowledge to not make the same mistakes

It's crazy because a man can reject a lover without any regard for their feelings. But, if you reject him it's war🙄

I never drew parallels between Ser Crispin Simpin Cole and Littlefinger, but now that you say it, it indeed is a spot-on analysis 💯. “If it’s up to him, Rhaenyra will never touch that thing she scorned him for, the iron thrown”. That’s deep, it’s the root cause and his motive for everything.

Criston has to learn, pretty privilege doesn't last war.

Ommgggg, two videos in less than 24 hours?! Im in heaven ❤❤❤

He did pretty darn good for son of a steward! Lord commander of KG, made a king becoming Kingmaker, and also bedded not one, but TWO queens!

I also believe Ser Otto Hightower knows Alicent is getting down with Crispin. The way you could see the wheels turning in his head when they both walked into the Green Council, chile scandalous 👀☕️

Love the comparison to Little Finger. But Baelish knew how to plot and scheme. I'm not sure Crispy has the brains but I do see him 'removing' Lord HighTower for Alicent

I think what also fuels Cripys fire is that Rhaenyra never pays him any attention or even mentions him when we get to the time jump and I know he’s seething 😭

Cristion needs to grow up. He annoys me so much. It could be because he reminds me of people in real life. So glad I'm gay. 😂😂😂

I think it's a really good comparison (Cole and Littlefinger), but I wouldn't put Cole down as a chessmaster. He doesn't really scheme. Instead, I see him as a dark interpretation of the White Knight archetype. I also think you're misreading his sense of honor and duty (at least in the early years). Littlefinger frames his duel for Catelyn's hand as a loss of innocence; before the contest, he saw himself as the plucky, booksmart, romantic hero. He believed that with intelligence, grit, and the power of love, he would defeat the brutish bully Brandon Stark and win the hand of the fair maiden--just like the heroes in the songs and fairytales. He saw his fight as a "David vs Goliath" story. Of course, reality intervened and he was nearly killed. Now, he has become a dark interpretation of that David archetype. He does use his grit and intelligence to bring powerful lords to their knees, but he does so in pursuit of his own power and in a twisted scheme of revenge agaisnt the people who wronged him. I think Cole is the same, except for the Lancelot archetype intead of the David. In the first half of season 1, he fully believes and lives by the fairytale White Knight. His relationship with Rhaenyra mirrors this kind of story, right down to the messy mixture of knightly devotion and romantic desire that he feels towards his queen. But when reality crashes in and Rhaenyra reveals that she won't (and can't) play along with the fairytale, his sense of honor, his heartbreak, and his jealousy all wrap up together in a nasty tangle of emotions. This is the same kind of loss of innocence that Littlefinger experiences, and it corrupts Cole in the same way it corrupted Petyr. In episode 1.5 he's not scheming, he's spiralling. In the second half of the season, we see him embodying the dark interpretation of his original fairytale archetype. Rather than being motivated by devotion and honor, he's motivated by vengeance and spite. His romantic connection to Alicent mirrors his original attraction to Rhaenyra (and Lancelot's attraction to Guenivere), but now it's filtered through his jealousy and hatred towards Rhaenyra. His "love" towards Alicent is largely because she is the counterpoint to Rhaenyra--in his mind, the virtuous and just lady of the realm fighting against the spider. It's important to remember that Cole sees himself as the hero. He sees Alicent as a victim and Rhaenyra as the web-weaver. In his mind, he's still the fairytale white knight fighting against the black queen, in the same way that Littlefinger still sees himself as David facing off against the Goliaths of Stark, Lannister, Baratheon, and Tyrell. But Cole, like Lancelot, is not a schemer. Littlefinger is the catspaw dagger: an unassuming, precise weapon that cuts deep and clean. Cole a is a blunt instrument just like the flailed mace he wields; difficult to control, but capable of great destruction in the right hands.

I really want for Alicent to have a “shame” 🛎️ moment 😂because how you was talking about the Queen but you out here with her baby daddy!

There was some serious "cunning" in the premiere last night 😂😂😂😂

Ooooh I got so excited when you said "Hello my sweet summer children" it reminded me of all those times I listened to you during GOT. So lovely listening to your reviews again.

This is an amazing comparison that I never thought of. Wonderful video as always.

"The demon of the Dornish Marshes'" Bahahah🤣🤣🤣 This analysis is just fn amazing!

Clicked soooooo fast!!! Long night is over !! I’m loving it

Great video, Gray. Glad to see you're back.

By the seven, I love your analyzations, I watched your live last night with your peers right after the episode and I was so in agreement with your position. Especially considering Alicents hypocrisy, talking about "honor and decency will prevail" Rhaenyra was right to call her out on hiding behind righteousness.

I love that you compare Criston to Littlefinger. Criston is much smarter than people give him credit for an example would be when he goaded Harwin Strong into punching him which he knew would piss him off and start a fight which he would start and would lead to Lyonel stepping down as hand of the king and going back to Harrenhal where he and Harwin are killed. Another parallel which you mentioned was him and Littlefinger being commoners, such as Rhaenyra treating Criston as her boy toy and plaything. I also agree with your analysis of Criston and Alicent's relationship however I think Criston is still in love with Rhaenyra and tries to fill that hole with Alicent no pun intended. Criston is also one of if not the best fighter at this time, he has wits and is good with a sword. That is a very dangerous combination. I have also heard a crackpot theory that Criston was planted by the faith of the seven to cause chaos and to kill the dragons ie by pitting them against each other. Idk if this theory holds any weight but it sure is interesting to think about. Any ways great video would love to see more Criston Cole vids.

Thank you for making this video bc it's spot on!! Bringing the juice, as always!

Great to see you making content again. Missed your style and passion.

Now this is a GREAT comparison!!!! Salute!

This is a fantastic break down thank you!

Excellent video! What a great comparison between Crispin and Littlefinger.

Naw I can’t agree…LittleFinger is wayyyyy more cunning and wayyy better emotional regulation. Criston stirs the pot of chaos while little finger controlled the person stirring the chaos pot

Lmao I just got off the other video from last night and was "Set Crispy got Gray going this morning" 😂 I admit I was NOT expecting Alicent to get down like that and was yelling about sheer hypocrisy at my TV. But looking back at the night Aemond lost his eye.... I mean...... I wouldn't have thought she would be the type, much less to dodge her vows while Viserys was still around and falling apart but now you never know..... Great video.

You're back!!! Yay!!!

I think Christin true bond to Alicent is mutual hatred for Rheanera. And once that is gone, nothing is left. And now that Alicent is experiencing passion for tbe first time ever, she will come to understand Rheanera and her mistakes. She was always just jealous, anxious and inexperienced. She will ask Christin to fall back, and he won't. Because his obsession with Rheanera is his entire identity. He is like a heat seeking missile. Alicent will probably ask him the same thing he asked Rheanera. "Give this all up, for our love." And he will respond exactly the way Rheanera did.

I like the idea of Aemond and Crispin scheming together to fight team black. They make a good pair. It’s interesting to see how many people are scheming against Otto now including Alicent and Crispin and Aegon and Aemond and Larys. Now that Otto got team green the throne they’re all ready to burn him and take that power.

Yes sis come through with the content!!❤

Great analysis!!!!

Your voice is like sweet music. Thank you for your clever insight and unapologetic nerdiness.

Sweet Summer Mama! Thnk the Old God's that we get to listen to you on the regular!!!! I have MISSED your HotD vids.

Great vid! Keep up the good work! We are so back yall!!🎉❤

Idk how I didn’t make the Crispin-Little Finger connection sooner but when you pointed it out on the Dire Wolf City live stream , my mind started flooding with all the things I should have noticed 🤯

Great breakdown

My dawg Gray….missed you sis ❤

It’s wild that people actually support this guy and say he’s always in the right😂

Great insights😀🍷🍷

So excited for this video! I clicked so fast.

Gurl! The Donnish Demon! Nice nickname! You’re on fire Grey Area!

umm i have to disagree on this take, I do believe his broken oath affected him mixed with the woman he fell for doesn´t reciprocate. I believe he wanted to escape with Raenhyra cause It would justify his broken Oath and give it a purpose. His Oath was his greater achievement in live and he broke it, he couldn´t accept it and let things settle because of remorse and shame. And he kills the noble at the wedding cause he noticed they knew....that imo was too much for his pride, the fact that some other knew about it..more that the love he could have for Rhaenyra. imo he didn´t love her that much, he loves himself and he is indeed a villain in the story who runs to betray the one that makes him feel ashemed

wow. thanks for your video.

hotd has done a great job at fleshing out this character. his psychology in the show explains perfectly why he did what he did in fire and blood. we don't really get to see his own thought process in the book. him being totally loyal to rhae one minute and the next to ali. his black hatred during rhae's wedding. the overkill method of how he offed joffrey lonmouth. i'm so glad that hotd has a showrunner that respects the source

Grayyyy! My old account was LeJigglyQueen ! I miss you!!!

Criston Cole is a hero!

Alicent should be worried about Sir Criston and Larys….they are both working her over, pun intended.

Also when rewatching the first episode, when the knights are all being presented, you notice how hesitant our dude was to bring Crispy forth. That was some BRILLIANT foreshadowing, he knew that boy ain’t right

A stewards son....so he is Mr Wickham. Ha! I never clicked those two, but that so rings true

Hell hath no fury like a boy rejected

It must be my imagination, but I thought Cole left a wife or a betrothed behind somewhere before coming to King's Landing.

Great analysis. Read Cristin like a book.

Did anybody noticed how stood taller and and his faces beamed when Aegon named him the new hand. I Am thinking he is finally feeling valued and successful and probably thinking of Rheanyra

Haha, love that lil fan film

Great video as always! Team Black ❤

Men don't mind rejection it is the manner of rejection. Some ladies don't mind disgracing/embarrassing/ dragging a man in public just to take pleasure in rejecting that man. As for this story Ser Criston Cole is just a coward rehneryra rejection wasn't to embarass him. He should have been more realistic to what he is asking her to do. So I but the blame on Cole her because he is the older mature one who also knows that what he did could get him killed.

The fact that he is so loathed within the community (including myself) and not enough people within the show hating him as much as we do tells me he is going to be around for a very long time and most wont even know what damaged he caused until its too late! Can't stand that man!! You made very good parrallels between him and Lord Baelish (who my husband calls Twinkle Toes for some reason lol!!

So, were he and Alicent getting busy while Aemond lost his eye too? I wonder if it was going on that long

He’s still in love with her. He wouldn’t be talking as bad about her if he wasn’t still in love with her. You know, there’s a fine line between love and hate. He doesn’t love Alicent.

He’s always Crispin over here!!!!

ngl, when I saw the first word in the thumbnail and his face, I thought the next word was going to be linguist.

Alicent, the Alien FaceHugger.

Where did that clip come from when Little Finger was a kid? Was that in GOT?

Lol I have no idea why, but I thought you were gonna say “Griffin” instead of “Baelish” after Peter 😄

I always said Cristian Cole was not the honorable person he claimed to be because, if he was, he never would have put himself into the situation with Rhaenyra. And after all that, he put himself into the same situation with Alicent. Sorry Cristian, your actions speak so loud I can't hear what you're saying.

They had Cristen on his knees doing the madness! STAND UP!!!!

Great video again, Miss Gray! ❤

I really don't understand how Crispin Cole is so repulsive when there is people like Aegon and Daemon around.

The only book/show change that has bothered me has been Rhaenys's hair, but if Criston comeuppance isn't super faithful to the book it will ruin the whole show for me. The scene is just too perfect and one of the coolest most underrated that GRRM wrote. I NEED Garibald, Pate, Roderick and Rob. I'm lowkey hoping Roderick and Rob are kinda portrayed like Gimli and Legolas

Saltiest crispin ever !

Come with it Gray🎉👍🏽

I knew this his broken heart was just his villain origin.

How did a steward's son rise so high you ask? In my opinion, in the books, he had help. He was brought in as a mole, by Otto, to charm his way into the Princess' pants and soil her reputation in the eyes of the realm. All as a part of the Hightowers and Maesters' scheme to undermine House Targaryen. But he failed. And at that point after nearly a decade of work, he got pissed at his failure and all-out turned on Rhaenyra (although admittedly he was never "hers"). I know you compare him to Littlefinger here and I don't dispute those similarities; but another comes to mind- Daario. I could easily see Daario turning on Daenerys at some point just like Criston turned on Rhaenyra. Also, on an unrelated note, Varys will always be a villain to me for undermining Rhaegar and convincing Aerys to go to Harrenhal. Great video.

He is a man of honour ❤

Firstly Ser Cole the King Maker & Queen Slayer was seduced by a royal in a Power position, he should of never thought she'd run away and trade in a life of privilege yet she cut him deep. Secondly, men can take rejection we do it from puberty on+( some more than others) the most dangerous Man is a man that doesn't care anymore . Thirdly he's not making the move on these women, they both were lusting after the Cole Pole, both in Royal power positions. Lastly when the man almost turned off his own TV , it was based on his honor being lost. The MOST dangerous man is one that doesn't care anymore. Give some love to the queen slayer, for without him this show wouldn't be possible

This chick does not understand the importance of chastity and duty. Sir Criston sacrificed his duty and chastity because those were the only things that kept him from what he had become. Chaste is better than soiled, and chastity was what made Criston unique and special, now that is gone, he has nothing to live for.

They can't handle it. It's a tale as old as time. Girl, if you didn't borrow this quote from some book you should start writing your own. Great sentence. And voice. ;)

I do wonder if she does break it off with him, what's gonna happen? He doesn't handle rejection well.

Ser Christon Muff Diver is a more appropriate moniker. The first time we see you in Season 2 and what are you doing?

Not men can't handle rejection from women. People can't handle rejection. Reject a woman and let her see you with another woman 😂 The myth is its only men, we all in this together

"Westerosi plan B" sent me into orbit!😭😭 but I agree 100% on this analysis of Crispy...he's the equivalent of a vindictive,bitter baby mom!😒

I do believe he loved Rheanyra and that’s why all these years later he still not over it . When rejected love can turn to hate on a heart beat. That and his huge ego.

I wouldn't say he doesn't care about his oaths and cloak, he goes on about it in various scenes, more just he can't fully rationalize what he thought they should mean and what they actually meant.

"Heartbroken, wounðed & a little bit psycho".. Yep, that about sums him up.

Criston cole appetite is impressive

The green council scene is a contest if which green I hate the most 🤣

Well, don’t I appreciate your take and

Does anyone think that Daerion, Alicent son my turned out to be Sir Crispín’s son. Maybe that is why Alicent send him away to Old town with the Hightowers to keep him out of sight . Alicent didn’t want Otto to go to Old town and changed his mind to go to High Garden. I think she knows Otto would figure it out and keeps him from going there.

When i saw that scene i said i can hear gray area i knew it alicent and cock cole 😂

I didn't even know there was a fan film of ASOIAF material 🎼🧊🔥 Definitely watching it after this. Thanks for including it, Gray! 🐺

He’s a professional side piece.